A Dachshund puppy called Pippin was first to choose and was keen on the blonde puppet which resembled Baby Spice, while Chris, a beagle, failed to take a liking to any of the dolls, before German shepherd Donna picked ‘Ginger Spice’ Geri Halliwell.

Next up was Mastiff Arthur who chose former X Factor judge Mel B, or Scary Spice - leaving Posh Spice Victoria Beckham and Sporty Spice Mel C the only singers without a vote.

The deciding vote went to Bella, a lurcher puppy who made a clear run for Baby Spice.

The filming was spurred on by rumours the pop girl band will reunite to celebrate their 20th anniversary this year, and follows a touching new Dogs Trust advert which debuted at the weekend on ITV1 with a voiceover by actor Martin Clunes.

'The moment a dog chooses you'

The charity expects to take in over 15,000 dogs in 2016 and believes there is a special someone out there for all the dogs in their care.

Watch the puppies at Harefield rehoming centre where they are being cared for until they find a loving new home.

Giles Webber, Dogs Trust rehoming centre operations manager, said: “Many people who come to us describe the moment they decided to make a dog part of the family as their dog choosing them, and not the other way around.

“We decided to put this to the test in a fun video which shows our pups picking their favourite Spice Girl - with very entertaining results.

“Not only do people buy them (dogs) online before even considering rescue, but dogs bought online often end up in our care - bought on a whim by owners who haven’t considered the commitment.

“We hope people will consider becoming a special someone and helping a rescue dog before taking to the internet in search of a four-legged family member as they may be second hand but they certainly are not second best.”